the crunch
noun
: a very difficult point or situation
The crunch came when the computer stopped working.
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Recess has felt the crunch a bit, too.
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Now, due to the crunch on global oil supplies caused by the Iran war, oil prices have spiked and Russia is one of the few oil-producing nations that stands ready to fully benefit from it.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
This creamy chicken salad pairs perfectly with the crunch of pecans, Granny Smith apples, red onions, and celery.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Place the crunch topping ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork until large crumbles form.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Now, due to the crunch on global oil supplies caused by the Iran war, oil prices have spiked and Russia is one of the few oil-producing nations that stands ready to fully benefit from it.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
This creamy chicken salad pairs perfectly with the crunch of pecans, Granny Smith apples, red onions, and celery.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Place the crunch topping ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork until large crumbles form.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the crunch
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“The crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crunch. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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